Prison Crisis: Local Solution?

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The United States imprisons more people than any other country. But In California, the money is finally running short, and a new policy aims to reduce the number of people in state prison. It’s called ‘re-alignment’ and the state says it's working. On this edition, Making Contact producer George Lavender investigates: is re-alignment the answer to the prison crisis? Could the incarceration nation finally be slowing down?

George Lavender is a producer for the National Radio Project. He joined the National Radio Project in 2012. He has worked as a radio reporter for several outlets, including Pacifica and Radio France International. In addition to Making Contact, George reports and edits for Free Speech Radio News. He is also a member of FSRNâ€™s steering committee. His written work has appeared in The Guardian as well as local newspapers in the UK. He has been involved in several media production groups in London and Vancouver. He is keen to provide radio production trainings to community groups and grassroots organizations. Follow him on Twitter @georgelavender, or email him at glavender@radioproject.org.

Prison Crisis: Local Solution?

Media

The United States imprisons more people than any other country. But In California, the money is finally running short, and a new policy aims to reduce the number of people in state prison. It’s called ‘re-alignment’ and the state says it's working. On this edition, Making Contact producer George Lavender investigates: is re-alignment the answer to the prison crisis? Could the incarceration nation finally be slowing down?

George Lavender is a producer for the National Radio Project. He joined the National Radio Project in 2012. He has worked as a radio reporter for several outlets, including Pacifica and Radio France International. In addition to Making Contact, George reports and edits for Free Speech Radio News. He is also a member of FSRNâ€™s steering committee. His written work has appeared in The Guardian as well as local newspapers in the UK. He has been involved in several media production groups in London and Vancouver. He is keen to provide radio production trainings to community groups and grassroots organizations. Follow him on Twitter @georgelavender, or email him at glavender@radioproject.org.